McCain on dizzying schedule, Obama in Ohio
WASHINGTON (AP): With two days remaining in the hard-fought presidential contest, Republican John McCain set out yesterday on a dizzying campaign charge through three states where victory could yet tip the presidential contest in his favour.
Candidates raise record-breaking funds
Together, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain have amassed nearly US$1 billion - a stratospheric number.Depending on turnout, that means nearly $8 for every presidential vote, compared with $5.50 in 2004.Using all that cash, the candidates...
Third parties unlikely to spoil presidential race
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP):It's lunchtime, and Mary Goode is leaning towards voting for Republican John McCain. By dinner, she admits she might be for Democrat Barack Obama...
"I voted for Obama..." - Victory for him will make America colour-blind
LAST FRIDAY, Nicole Layne braved the long lines to cast her early vote for Barack Obama in the United States general election. She, like millions of African-Americans, will keep her fingers crossed that the Illinois senator defeats Republican John McCain...
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